In this video, Luciano Aguilar owner of Sit Means Sit Los Angeles and dog expert on the TV show “America Now” demonstrates how to protect yourself from a dog bite.
Dogs can be pretty intimidating and at times act like a school yard bully. A few things to remember when confronted with an unfamiliar dog are:

1.  Never stare in the dog’s eyes, it can be perceived like a challenge to the dog. Rather, watch him out of the corner of your eye.
2.  Stand still or move very slowly, never run. Fast movements can turn you into prey (after all dogs are hunters).
3.  Keep a barrier between you and the dog, anything can be a barrier. Use your environment.

I hope you never find yourself in a situation where you’d have to apply some of these tips.  Stay safe and never approach a dog you don’t know, you simply don’t have a clue what’s going on in that dog’s head or what it’s been through.